Midnight Ghost Hunt

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In "Midnight Ghost Hunt," a 4v4 multiplayer game, Ghosts hide and build traps in procedurally generated mansions while Hunters seek them out using gadgets and weapons. When the clock strikes midnight, the roles reverse, and the ghosts can then hunt the hunters. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Objectives include collecting evidence boxes or exorcising the ghosts as a hunter, while ghosts must scare and eliminate hunters for points.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,765 reviews

gameplay280 positive mentions

stability66 negative mentions

gameplay
750 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
6%
The gameplay of "Midnight Ghost Hunt" is generally praised for its unique mechanics and engaging multiplayer experience, particularly when played with friends. While many players enjoy the strategic elements and balance between hunters and ghosts, some express concerns about repetitive gameplay, matchmaking issues, and the need for better tutorials to understand the mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the prop hunt genre, but balancing and community dynamics could use improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty smooth and when you learn how to use certain builds of hunter/ghost, or learn which maps work with which powers or weapons, it makes it a lot of fun to navigate and play.”
- “Fascinating, unique gameplay, many options for customizing game characters, good graphics, in general everything is at the highest level, thanks to the MGH team.”
- “The gameplay is balanced and fun; you don't really run into a lot of issues of people being 'better' since the equipment is all sidegrades and never upgrades, so you're never pressured to have everything unlocked and you can go at your own pace.”
- “The gameplay loop of bashing objects randomly just to see them fly around for 5 minutes is dull.”
- “The gameplay and controls feel janky and sometimes unresponsive.”
- “Gameplay is a lot of sit and wait and a whole lot of nothing other than waiting then getting one-shot by someone who finds you instantly at the start of the game.”
graphics
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from players, with many praising the stunning visuals, detailed environments, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users noted issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and a lack of originality in certain design elements, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, they may not fully meet expectations set by promotional materials. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong graphical presentation, though there are calls for further optimization and refinement.
- “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is smooth and fun, and the hunter and ghost idea is great. I would totally recommend this game.”
- “The graphics are incredible, physics are incredible.”
- “The graphics are beautiful for what they are and the maps feel huge with tons of props.”
- “The general graphics is not what is shown in the trailer.”
- “I will be looking for a refund because the game itself wasn't what I thought it was going to be like plus bad graphics for an ultra high graphic setting; it should show just like the trailer.”
- “The game's visuals do not make up for the noticeably poor performance and frequent FPS drops.”
humor
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious moments, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews mention the comedic interactions facilitated by voice chat, the amusing character abilities, and the funny scenarios that arise during gameplay, making it a standout experience in the prop hunt genre. Overall, the game is described as a riotous blend of fun and laughter, perfect for casual play with friends.
- “Additionally, slapping my brother across the body with a door in this game was hilarious.”
- “This game is a hilarious, spooky version of hide-and-seek.”
- “Playing as a ghost is awesome, messing with the hunters is hilarious.”
music
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its captivating soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during tense moments. The nostalgic 80s vibe resonates well with the game's theme, and players appreciate the variety of tracks available, including collectible music cassettes. However, some users noted a disconnect between the music and the game's atmosphere, suggesting that a more atmospheric soundtrack could further elevate the experience.
- “The soundtrack is great.”
- “The best thing about this game is the soundtrack; it gives that 80's vibe, very similar to COD IW zombies, and I love it.”
- “The music is hauntingly excellent; the movement is butter smooth most of the time and the maps?”
- “At times there is a disconnect between the title and the music, as the soundtrack is more of a trinket than anything else that could have added fright or stress to the gameplay.”
- “Some music cassettes can be found and equipped to change the standby soundtrack during the hunter's preparation phase, but other than that, there is only a little music in the midnight ghost hunt.”
- “The only real issue is sometimes randoms will play copyrighted music as a meme over local chat; unfortunately, streamers may have to disable voice chat with these players to avoid copyright strikes on Twitch and YouTube.”
optimization
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
36%
30%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and graphical quality, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, particularly when hosting matches. Many users express hope for ongoing improvements, indicating that while the game shows potential, it currently suffers from inadequate optimization that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's performance is seen as a critical area needing attention, especially given its early access status.
- “It's well optimized, balanced, and a lighthearted experience.”
- “For being in early access, this game is optimized extremely well; I’ve not had any performance issues since I started playing about three weeks ago.”
- “20€ is a bit of a hefty price, but the game looks good, is well optimized, and already feels like a fully released game.”
- “While such issues could be rectified through ongoing optimization efforts, encountering stuttering within the initial minutes of play wasn't the most welcoming introduction to the game.”
- “Regrettably, the game needs to be adequately optimized, as I experienced over four crashes in 2 hours of game time.”
- “What a horrible way to promote a game to potential buyers: broken lobbies, crashes on servers, stuttering, and co-op lobbies not working at all.”
stability
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and matchmaking issues that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge improvements and express enjoyment despite the bugs, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to frequent crashes and unplayable conditions. Despite its potential, the game's current state is described as incomplete and unstable, making it difficult for players to fully engage in the experience.
- “Graphically, the game looks quite good and runs great even at max settings.”
- “Runs great, no bugs or drops at all since the start.”
- “Great concept, runs great, great multiplayer and custom matches.”
- “This game has a lot of potential to be a fun experience with friends; however, the controls for both keyboard and controller are so buggy that it is nearly unplayable.”
- “The game feels incomplete and rushed, with numerous bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “The worst part is, after the last few updates the game consistently either crashes or just freezes after every few rounds.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
79%
16%
The game's story is largely considered minimal or non-existent, with players primarily engaging in gameplay mechanics rather than a narrative. Some users noted the potential for comedic elements and intense moments, but overall, the lack of a structured story or character development was a common critique. The gameplay revolves around a simple premise of hunters versus ghosts, with little emphasis on storytelling.
- “I found the story really interesting and it had comedic elements to it as well.”
- “It's not a horror game necessarily, but it has just enough of the scary storyline to make it intense in the heat of the moment.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “But, no journalist wants to write that... quests don't correctly track, enemy AI is non-existent, characters glitch constantly.”
- “It's one thing for bots to simply not be as smart as players... but it's a whole worse story when the bots straight up ignore abilities and items that are central to the game's function.”
- “This game is great in its simplest form; there's no real story. You play as a hunter with 4 minutes to find all 4 ghosts and kill them, or you play as a ghost charged to hide from the hunter and/or kill the hunter.”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
50%
42%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be quite tedious, with many players feeling it requires excessive time investment, often humorously suggesting that one would need "a second life" to keep up. While some appreciate the variety of rewards and the relatively low effort needed to unlock certain features, others find the experience unenjoyable due to unbalanced gameplay and the presence of high-level players who disrupt matches. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoying it and others finding it frustrating.
- “There's no pay to win aspect, and the game unlocks the abilities so fast that there's also no grinding element.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “During my experience, there were no close matches, and even in the slower ones, the gameplay felt tedious.”
- “Maps, while really good, do often feel very unpopulated with players and became tedious when looking for that one camper with so few players.”
- “Makes for a very unenjoyable experience grinding.”
replayability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
47%
11%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the high skill ceiling and variety of gameplay options that enhance replay value, others criticize the lack of diverse content and balance issues that diminish long-term enjoyment. Many believe that with ongoing development and additional content, the game's replayability could improve significantly, especially given its unique premise and engaging mechanics. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some finding it highly replayable and others feeling it loses appeal after a short time.
- “Old school prop-hunt vibes, with active abilities that help stretch the replayability out a lot.”
- “With the addition of gameplay elements such as revives, revive denials/consuming souls, vacuuming ghost shards so they don't come back as strong at midnight, and many other little subtle additions the devs have implemented, the replayability is great with this game and each round brings out different elements to keep the game feeling quite dynamic.”
- “Everyone should try this game, really great gameplay and replayability; some weapons and gadgets need tuning, but it's an amazing start for an early access.”
- “It's just not enjoyable and has very little replay value after the first 20 minutes.”
- “The game offers a lot of perks and weapons that can vary the gameplay and add to make the game replayable in some aspects, but a lot of the perks and/or weapons are either trivialized by having some perks that do what others already do but objectively better, or are so situational that you're better off just not using them at all.”
- “Fun game when you have nothing else to play, but I don't see much replayability.”
atmosphere
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its immersive sound design, aesthetic, and well-realized soundtrack that enhances the experience. However, some players express disappointment over the lack of a spooky ambiance and suggest that a slower pace could improve immersion. Overall, while the game successfully captures classic ghostly themes and offers engaging environments, opinions vary on the effectiveness of its atmospheric elements.
- “This delicate balance between stealth and spectacle creates an electrifying atmosphere that is both satisfying and nerve-wracking.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, great aesthetic, sounds and music are phenomenal.”
- “The atmosphere and soundtrack are great, and I think the graphics suit the game very well.”
- “Was personally hoping for a spooky experience, so I was a bit disappointed with the lack of atmosphere.”
- “It would be nice to have a more atmospheric soundtrack during matches as it feels a little bit flat.”
- “Atmosphere is nearly nonexistent.”
monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
63%
27%
The game has received positive feedback for its lack of microtransactions, with players appreciating that all content can be unlocked through in-game currency rather than additional purchases. Some users suggest that a limited microtransaction model could be beneficial for the developers, while others argue that the game should adopt a free-to-play model with cosmetic purchases to ensure sustainability. Overall, the absence of microtransactions is seen as a significant advantage, contributing to a fair and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “I appreciate that the game does not have microtransactions even though the store seems like it could accommodate it very easily.”
- “It really is a gem of a game with no microtransactions at all.”
- “Not only that, but an extremely fair business model, with zero microtransactions!”
- “Can this even evolve into a cash grab, pay-to-win?”
- “Battlerite became free-to-play, Minion Masters became free-to-play, Splitgate started free-to-play, Fortnite was a paid PvE game with a free PvP battle royale... unless you already have a franchise, you have to start or convert a multiplayer-only PvP game to free-to-play or fail due to lack of monetization to keep going... I don't think a small-name game can get away with that.”
- “[h1] This game is another copy-paste fast trend cash grab game made for the cringetubers' paid actors.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a strong sense of community support and wholesomeness, with players appreciating the helpfulness of others despite the game's initial overwhelming nature. While some mechanics may feel ineffective, the positive interactions and engagement from both the community and developers contribute to an overall uplifting experience.
- “I feel like the game can definitely be overwhelming at first and there isn't much guidance to go off of sometimes, but the community is so wholesome and genuinely willing to help out.”
- “Love this game, mechanics are simple to understand and use, community is very wholesome, tools and abilities are very well balanced.”
- “Seeing the lead dev, kite jumping through matches all during each play test to ask how people were enjoying the game was always wholesome.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the game's music, sounds, level designs, and character designs. As a result, there is insufficient information to evaluate the character development aspect.

85%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Midnight Ghost Hunt review
Midnight Ghost Hunt is a wonderful and unique multiplayer experience with loads of loadout options and so much polish in 1.0.
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